Obs and Gynae Registrar (fixed term)

Obs and Gynae Registrar (fixed term)

Obs & Gynae Registrar

Dunedin Hospital

Full time, fixed term

Salary - $165,043 - $236,896, depending on experience

Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern New Zealand

Strong links with RANZCOG

Opportunity to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

You will be part of the O&G team of 12 Consultants with a range of skills including Generalists, Urogynaecologists and Gynae Oncologists who are dedicated to Registrar training and support

The Obstetrics Unit is busy, with increasing numbers of high-acuity cases. Every effort is made to provide experience in major and minor Gynaecological surgery

You will be provided with the necessary training, along with weekly protected teaching time and a high level of supportive Consultant supervision

We are a RANZCOG training site for ITP trainees and have very strong links with RANZCOG and the University of Otago Medical School, where many of our Registrars complete postgraduate diplomas in O&G

Our advanced trainees are given excellent exposure to specialised skills, including colposcopy, office gynaecology procedures, rural clinics and the opportunity to attend fertility clinics off site

The successful applicant will be able to direct their own training towards the path of their choosing with expert support from our team

About the Location

The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at MCNZ

Be working towards becoming a RANZCOG trainee registrar, or a non-trainee Registrar with an interest in working in Women's Health

Have with a minimum of two years' post qualification experience and some experience working in a Women's Health role

It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All Applications Must Include:

Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern

An up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more)

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now". All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.